2014 dodge grand-caravan Model Overview

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The minivan as we know it has existed for 30 years now, and Dodge is celebrating its status as the segments co-creator (with sibling Chrysler) with a special edition called the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan 30th Anniversary Edition, which is essentially just a 2014 Grand Caravan with some special badging and trim. Like all 2014 Grand Caravans, the special edition has a single engine and transmission combo: a 3.6-liter V-6 making 283 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Available only in front-wheel drive, the EPA rates the 2014 Grand Caravan at 17/25 mpg city/highway.

The last time we tested a Dodge Grand Caravan was during our 2012 Car of the Year program. Though it wasn’t a finalist, the Grand Caravan proved more fun to drive than the Avenger sedan, “Faint praise, albeit. Stability control is less intrusive, grip is descent, transmission seems better calibrated, and the shifter is an easy reach from the steering wheel for manual shifting.” Ultimately the Grand Caravan didn’t win, with the lack of real differentiation between it and the related Chrysler Town & Country being a key sticking point.

New for 2014

Nothing big in store for the 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan, other than the Grand Caravan 30th Anniversary Edition. Based off the Grand Caravan SE or SXT, it includes a unique paint color, special badging, piano black trim, unique upholstery, and extra standard features like Bluetooth, and Sirius. Otherwise the 2014 Grand Caravan carries over unchanged; with things like last year’s murdered-out Blacktop package continuing into the new model year.

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2014 Dodge Grand Caravan Pricing

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

$23,795

Certified Pre Owned Pricewhat is this?

$17,550

Certified Pre-Owned Price is the approximate price a consumer can expect to pay at a dealership for a used vehicle that has passed the manufacturer's certification process. This price applies only to vehicles covered under an automaker's CPO program, not to a dealership's own "certified" used price.

Recalls

Recall ID#14V234000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Consequence

An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

If the TPMS light illuminates because the sensors cannot be located, it could mask an actual low tire pressure condition, possibly resulting in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured March 20, 2014, to April 22, 2014, and 2014 Jeep Wrangler vehicles manufactured March 21, 2014, to April 22, 2014. Due to a software error, the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may fail to learn the locations of the individual sensors while the vehicle is being driven. As a result, the low tire pressure warning light will illuminate, despite the the tire pressures being within specification. Should one of the tires lose air pressure, the driver would not be notified of the change in air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the TPMS module, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P63.

Units Affected

10390

Recall ID#16V044000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Consequence

If the windshield dislodges during a crash, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Recall Date

0000-00-00

Description

FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town and Country, and 2014-2015 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 16, 2014, to December 5, 2015. The windshield on the affected vehicles may have been installed using expired urethane primer, allowing the windshield to become displaced in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the windshield, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S02.

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